J Covington Elem School vs Oak Lawn-Hometown Middle Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
J Covington Elem School
Oak Lawn · Public elementary · Grades K–5
470 students
Oak Lawn-Hometown Middle Sch
Oak Lawn · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,090 students
| Measure | J Covington Elem School Oak Lawn, Illinois | Oak Lawn-Hometown Middle Sch Oak Lawn, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #993 of 2,303 | #362 of 670 |
| National rank | #29266 of 50,301 | #9583 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 470 | 1,090 |
| Enrollment | 470 | 1,090 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 56% | 48.3% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 14.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | 38% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 33% |
| city | Oak Lawn | Oak Lawn |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •J Covington Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (44.0 vs 41.1).
- •J Covington Elem School does better on math proficiency (37% vs 33%).
- •J Covington Elem School does better on reading proficiency (39% vs 38%).
- •Oak Lawn-Hometown Middle Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (48.3% vs 56%).
- •J Covington Elem School does better on students per teacher (12.7 vs 14.7).
- •Oak Lawn-Hometown Middle Sch is the larger school with 1,090 students compared with 470.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is J Covington Elem School better than Oak Lawn-Hometown Middle Sch?
On the Success Index (US), J Covington Elem School ranks higher (44.0 vs 41.1 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are J Covington Elem School and Oak Lawn-Hometown Middle Sch?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Oak Lawn and Oak Lawn in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
J Covington Elem School: 470. Oak Lawn-Hometown Middle Sch: 1,090. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do J Covington Elem School and Oak Lawn-Hometown Middle Sch rank in Illinois?
J Covington Elem School is 993rd of 2,303 and Oak Lawn-Hometown Middle Sch is 362nd of 670 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).